Dear Reader,

Welcome to this week’s quick health capsule:

In a world of gourmet meals and gustatory delights, it is often tempting to indulge yourself in that little bit more. Now, temprorily this might be ok, just one of the seven dealy sins ! But when this sin translates itself into an inch or a couple of inches around the waist and its difficult to see your feet in your birthday suit, you know its time.

Obesity means having too much body fat (adipose tissue). Obesity generally is determined by calculating your body mass index (BMI), which measures weight for height and is stated in numbers. BMI is not about how you look but rather an indication of the effect your weight has on your health. If you have too much weight for your height, you are at risk for developing health problems, such as type 2 diabetes.

A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese in adults—you are at a higher risk for certain health problems than those with a lower BMI. As BMI increases, your risk of health problems increases

What causes obesity?

A person gains weight when he/she consume more calories from food than their body uses through its normal functions (basal metabolic rate [BMR]) and physical activity. The unused calories are stored as fat.

Other factors that play a major role in weight gain and obesity include:

• Genetics
• Activity level
• Environment      More >>

What are the symptoms?

• Signs and symptoms of diabetes include the following:
• Snoring (sleep apnea)
• Heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD)
• Painful joints (arthritis).       More >>

How is obesity treated?

Treatment consists of modifying your eating behaviors, physical activity, and monitoring your behavior, such as tracking what triggers you to eat. Medication and surgery may be used if this treatment is not effective

For more information on this and many more better living tips, visit your secure online medical information partner at EPS – ( www.epsdrugstore.com a part of the ZZLabs Group).

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Warm regards,

Editorial Team | EPS
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